Student Support Worker (TA2)
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d7889232-d400-41e1-a334-078030b46b2a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will be required to support students of all abilities over a wide range of subjects; the following skills, qualities and level of experience are therefore essential:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate to students in a calm and engaging manner
• A positive attitude and ability to be an excellent role model
• An awareness of how children learn and progress
• Level 2 qualification or qualified by experience alongside Maths & English GCSE Grade 5 or higher
Previous experience of supporting students within a classroom environment is desirable but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
We are looking to appoint a committed and flexible individual to join our dynamic team of support staff and help our students to reach their potential. The role will involve supporting both inside and outside of the classroom, delivering small group interventions and offering one to one support for students with Education Health Care Plans. You will be expected to establish positive relationships with both children and staff and be part of a highly motivated team who aim to give all students access to a broad a balanced curriculum.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The successful candidate will be required to support students of all abilities over a wide range of subjects; the following skills, qualities and level of experience are therefore essential:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate to students in a calm and engaging manner
• A positive attitude and ability to be an excellent role model
• An awareness of how children learn and progress
• Level 2 qualification or qualified by experience alongside Maths & English GCSE Grade 5 or higher
Previous experience of supporting students within a classroom environment is desirable but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
We are looking to appoint a committed and flexible individual to join our dynamic team of support staff and help our students to reach their potential. The role will involve supporting both inside and outside of the classroom, delivering small group interventions and offering one to one support for students with Education Health Care Plans. You will be expected to establish positive relationships with both children and staff and be part of a highly motivated team who aim to give all students access to a broad a balanced curriculum.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.